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BD57 WFS

2008 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

117,025 mi
Last recorded117,025 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD57 WFS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 117,025 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Axel , (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Under Seal coated, whole rear axel unable to examine properly

Fail 13 Feb 2025 117,023 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 116,289 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

Pass 22 Feb 2023 113,495 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 113,495 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 105,781 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 98,000 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface rust under the vehicle

Pass 25 Feb 2020 93,293 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 93,293 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 85,651 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 85,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 78,909 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads. require changing asap (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm. requires changing asap (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

offside front seat belt slow to retract

rear suspension components have general corrosion

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers being fitted

underside of vehicle has general corrosion

Pass 28 Feb 2017 71,844 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in the outer side wall.

Pass 26 Feb 2016 63,778 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cuts in the outer side wall.

Pass 23 Feb 2015 56,180 miles

cuts in n/s/f tyre outer side wall,no cords showing and not very deep.

Pass 24 Feb 2014 48,836 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front wiper blades split on ends

o/s/f tyre worn badly on outer edge

rear tyres badly cracking on inner sidewalls but not down to cords

Pass 22 Feb 2013 39,234 miles

cuts in n/s/f tyre outer side wall.

Pass 27 Feb 2012 31,673 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 22,454 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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BD57 WFS is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 47,416 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD57 WFS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 18 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BD57 WFS is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 February 2008.

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